Plastic recycling headlines by topic
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Agricultural plastics
- New York funds plastic recycling research center
- Plant pot maker plans new facility with PCR focus
- Cleanfarms examines farm plastics recycling potential
Asia
- Global tensions drive high oil prices
- Details on Circulate Capital’s Indian plastics investments
- US and Canada approve pact as Basel restrictions near
Brand owners
- Plastics labeling needs consistency, clarity
- Polyethylene film recycling plant coming to Minnesota
- Ahead of mandate, beverage brands disclose RPET stats
Canada
- Canada Plastics Pact names ‘problematic plastics’
- Reclaimer invests nearly $8M in PP recycling expansion
- Canada seeks recycled-content mandates feedback
Challenging materials
- COVID-19 hurt TerraCycle’s recycled materials sales in ’21
- West and East Coast states make moves in carpet EPR
- Robotics provider begins operating its own facilities
Collection
- COVID-19 hurt TerraCycle’s recycled materials sales in ’21
- Startup creates circular economy for lab plastics
- Plastics recycling report draws mainstream notice
Container deposits
- Recycling policy efforts lose momentum in two states
- Study: Modernized bottle bills boost redemption, save money
- Conference panelists outline state of plastics recycling policy
Converters
- Composite decking companies expand, boosting PCR demand
- Polyethylene film recycling plant coming to Minnesota
- Amcor and Cascades unveil 100% PCR packages
Courts/lawsuits
- Recycling startups report resolution to legal issues
- Keurig agrees to $10 million settlement, recycling disclaimer
- Europe roundup: UK cracks down on recycling claims
EPR/stewardship
- Industry reacts to passage of Colorado packaging EPR bill
- Startup creates circular economy for lab plastics
- EPR and packaging-reduction bill introduced in New York
Europe
- High-tech mechanical recycling facilities come to Europe
- Applying ‘trust, but verify’ to recycled-content claims
- Report: PET recycling improving in EU
Exports
- US scrap plastic exports continue years-long decline
- Huge shipping company will no longer move plastic waste
- Plastic exports take a tumble in third quarter
Film
- Polyethylene film recycling plant coming to Minnesota
- LDPE recycling firm Circulus plans ambitious rollout
- NOVA and film producer increase post-consumer resin use
HDPE
- Composite decking companies expand, boosting PCR demand
- Polyethylene film recycling plant coming to Minnesota
- Southeast MRF upgrades improve plastics recovery
Industry groups
- Industry reacts to passage of Colorado packaging EPR bill
- Plastics recycling report draws mainstream notice
- EPR and packaging-reduction bill introduced in New York
LDPE
- Composite decking companies expand, boosting PCR demand
- Polyethylene film recycling plant coming to Minnesota
- Analysts say higher PCR prices are the new normal
Legislation
- EPR and packaging-reduction bill introduced in New York
- West and East Coast states make moves in carpet EPR
- Plastics labeling needs consistency, clarity
Marine debris
- Recycled-content roundup: Electronics, seating and more
- Huge shipping company will no longer move plastic waste
- Ocean Legacy offering 100% marine plastic pellet
Markets
- Scrap film prices rise to recent highs
- New York funds plastic recycling research center
- Circular economy drawing investment interest
Opinion
- In My Opinion: What teens suggest about recycling’s future
- In My Opinion: Plastic Pact’s next steps to build circularity
- In My Opinion: Recycled polyester supplies are a concern
PET
- Plastics recycling report draws mainstream notice
- Recycling startups report resolution to legal issues
- Amcor and Cascades unveil 100% PCR packages
PP
- Startup creates circular economy for lab plastics
- Recycling startups report resolution to legal issues
- Recycling startup tackles laboratory plastics
Processors
- Composite decking companies expand, boosting PCR demand
- Polyethylene film recycling plant coming to Minnesota
- Recycling startups report resolution to legal issues
PS
- AmSty aims to increase PCR in food packaging
- Prime producers partner up on PS chemical recycling facility
- Novolex brand begins using recycled PS in cutlery
PVC
- Building product makers detail recycled resin use
- AZEK discloses plastics recycling details
- Recycled plastic end markets expand
Research
- McKinsey weighs in on chemical recycling potential
- Federal study finds 86% of US plastic landfilled in 2019
- New York funds plastic recycling research center
Rigid plastics
- End user in Southeast expands mixed-plastic capacity
- QRS Re-Poly sold to settle debt from failed expansion
- Packaging producer boosts PCR consumption by 37%